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missouriman wrote:I doubt David smells Irish. What is that anyway? Guinness? Potatos? Blarney? Peat? I love the science of perfume making and wonder what we could use to capture the essential David Sylvian aroma. Any ideas play mates?

That's why I asked the question in the first place! I've no idea what Neonico means by "something Irish" your suggestions are good ones but, no, I don't think any of those would count towards the 'essential' Scent of Sylvian! Hmmm, good question. What would we use to make such a scent? Since his suits (when he bothers to wear them these days) are always sharply tailored with clean lines, I think his scent should reflect that so I guess the cedar/pine thing would work, but maybe it needs softening a little? How about Sandalwood? Any other ideas

Astronaut wrote:

missouriman wrote:I doubt David smells Irish. What is that anyway? Guinness? Potatos? Blarney? Peat? I love the science of perfume making and wonder what we could use to capture the essential David Sylvian aroma. Any ideas play mates?

That's why I asked the question in the first place! I've no idea what Neonico means by "something Irish" your suggestions are good ones but, no, I don't think any of those would count towards the 'essential' Scent of Sylvian! Hmmm, good question. What would we use to make such a scent? Since his suits (when he bothers to wear them these days) are always sharply tailored with clean lines, I think his scent should reflect that so I guess the cedar/pine thing would work, but maybe it needs softening a little? How about Sandalwood? Any other ideas

Definitely Pine as I read he wore pine years ago and it is hard to drop your fave smells. Sandalwood is good. Nag Champra cos of the Guru. Some citrus: proabably Peach. I think Vetiver and a dash of watermelon. A real sharp fruit followed by the deep pungent tones. I think he would go for that. That or Old Spice.

i would tip for sandalwood.......

Missouriman, really - OLD SPICE!!! Eeeeeuuuugggghhh!!! Oh dear, I feel a bit ill now ...

Next thing we know you'll be suggesting he wears 'Hai Karate' or 'Denim' or 'Brut' or some other deeply disgusting overpowering macho essences of the 1970's. Oh no I feel ill again ...

I like the idea of citrus tones, a slight infusion of peach - yeah that could definitely work with sandalwood.
I can just imagine him wafting through the New Hampshire forests leaving the scent of Sylvian hanging in the air ...